GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

Random words

WordMeaning
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
mendicantbeggar
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)